1、 2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMy color television has given me nothing but a headache. I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money
2、for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldnt fit. I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model, I realized this a day late,when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid,The set worked so beautifully when I first got it home th
3、at I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night, Fortunately, I didnt got any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed. Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static (静电) noise. For some reason,when certain shows switched into a comm
4、ercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually, this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel and then change it back. Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actuall
5、y began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.When neither of these methods removed the static noise ,I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away. At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist, and it stopped working altogether .My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the
6、set is working well now,but I keep expecting more trouble.21.Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?A. He got an older model than he had expected.B. He couldnt return it when it was broken.C. He could have bought it at a lower price.D. He failed to find any movie shows on it.22.
7、Which of the following can best replace the phrase”signed off”in Paragraph 1?A.ended all their programs B.provided fewer channels C.changed to commercials D.showed all-night movies23. How did the author finally get his TV set working again?A. By shaking and hitting it. B .By turning it on and off. C
8、.By switching channels.D.By having it repaired.24. How does the author sound when telling the story ?A. Curious B. Anxious C. Cautious D. HumorousB Your house may have an effect on your figure . Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them
9、 off . You can make your environment work for you instead of against you . Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan. Open the curtains and turn up the lights . Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less self-conscious（难为情）when theyre in p
10、oorly lit places-and so more likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesnt have enough window light , get more lamps and flood the place with brightness. Mind the colors . Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites . In one study , people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent les
11、s than those in a yellow or red room . Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing , while cold colors make us feel less hungry . So when its time to repaint , go blue.Dont forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories（卡路里） per meal than th
12、ose who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while youre at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down , turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes, Big s
13、erving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake（摄入） jumps by 14 percent. And well pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall,
14、skinny glass.25.The text is especially helpful for those who care about_.A. their home comforts B. their body shape C. house buying D. healthy diets26.A home environment in blue can help people_.A.digest food betterB.reduce food intake C.burn more calories D.regain their appetites27.What are people
15、advised to do at mealtimes?A.Eat quickly.B.Play fast music.C.Use smaller spoons.D.Turn down the lights.28.What can be a suitable title for the test?A.Is Your House Making You Fat?B.Ways of Serving DinnerC.Effects of Self-Consciousness D.Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?CMore students than ever befo
16、re are taking a gap-year (间隔年)before going to university.It used to be called the “year off” between school and university.The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year. This year, 25
17、,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by University and College Admissions Service(UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. To
18、ny Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said.But not every
19、one is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students(NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student had ship young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to 15,0
20、00 in debt. It is not surprising that more and More students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree.NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,”he said.29. What do we lea
21、rn about the gap year from the text? A. It is flexible in length. B. It is a time for relaxation. C. It is increasingly popular. D. It is required by universities.30. According to Tony Higgins, students taking a gap year_. A.are better prepared for college studies B.know a lot more about their futur
22、e jobs C.are more likely to leave university in debt D.have a better chance to enter top universities31. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon? A. Hes puzzled. B. Hes worried. C. Hes surprised. D. Hes annoyed.32. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statis
23、tics? A.Attend additional courses. B. Make plans for the new term. C.Earn money for their education. D.Prepare for their graduate studies.DChoose Your One-Day ToursTour A-Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge-37 until 26 March and 39 thereafter.Visit
24、 the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey,the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum.Stonehenge is one of the worlds most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B-Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Marys Church Tower and Anne Hathaw
25、ays house一32 until 12 March and 36 thereafter.Oxford: Includes a guided of Englands oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)”form St Marys Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour CWindsor Castle & Hampton Co
26、urt including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace-34 until March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Mills favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle（entrance fees not included）. With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Ki
27、ngs and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!TourD-CambridgeincludingentrancefeestotheTowerofSaintMarytheGreat-33.until18Marchand37
28、thereafter.IncludesaguidedtourofCambridge,thefamousuniversitytown,andthegardensofthe18thcentury.33.WhichtourwillyouchooseifyouwanttoseeEnglandsoldestuniversitycity?A.Tour A B.Tour B C.Tour C D.Tour D 34.Whichofthefollowingtourschargesthelowestfeeon17March?A.WindsorCastle&HamptonCourt.B.Oxford&Stratf
29、ordC.Bath&Stonehenge.D.Cambridge.35.WhyisHamptonCourtamajortouristattraction?A.Itusedtobethehomeofroyalfamilies.B.Itusedtobeawell-knownmazeC.ItistheoldestpalaceinBritainD.Itisaworld-famouscastle. 第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Training for a marathon requires careful
30、preparation and steady, gradual increases in the length of the runs. 36 ,buy the best-fitting,best-built running shoes you can find. No one can say which brand will work best for you or feel best on your feet, so you have to rely on your experience and on the feel of each pair as you shop.When you h
31、ave found shoes that seem right, walk in them for a few days to double-check the fit. 37 . As always, you should stretch(伸展) at least ten minutes before each run to prevent injuries. During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day. 38 , it is wise to take a d
32、ay off to rest.But during the next week,set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run. 39 .After two weeks, start timing yourself. 40 .Depending on the kind of race you plan to enter,you can set up a timetable for the remaining weeks before the race.A. After six daysB. For a good marathon runnerC
33、. Before you begin your trainingD.With each day, increase the distance by a half mileE. If they still feel good,you can begin running in themF. Time spent for preparation raises the quality of trainingG. Now you are ready to figure out a goal of improving distance and time第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完
34、形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Where do you go when you want to learn something? A friend? A tutor? These are all_41_placesof learning. But it may well be that the learning you really_42_want somewhere else instead. I had the_43_of seeing this first
35、hand on a_44_. My daughter plays on a recreational soccer team. They did very well this season and so_45_a tournament, which normally was only for more skilled club teams. This led to some_46_experiences on Saturday as they played against teams_47_trained. Through the first two games, her_48_did not
36、 get on serious shot on goal. As a parent, I_49_seeing my daughter playing her best, _50_ still defeated. It seemed that something clicked with the_51_between Saturday and Sunday. When they _52_for their Sunday game, they were_53_different. They had begun integrate (融合)the kinds of play and teamwork
37、 they had_54_the day before into their_55_.They played aggressively and_56_ scored a goal. It _57_ me that playing against the other team was a great_58_ moment for all the girls on the team. I think it is a general principle. _59_ is the best teacher. The lessons they learned may not be_60_what the
38、y would have gotten in school, but are certainly more personal and meaningful, because they had to work them out on their own.41.A.publicB.traditionalC.officialD.special42.A.passesB.worksC.lies D.ends43.A.dreamB.ideaC.habit D.chance44.A.tripB.holidayC.weekend D.square45.A.wonB.enteredC.organized D.w
39、atched46.A.painful B. strangeC. common D. practical47.A.lessB. poorly C. newlyD.better48.A.fansB.tutorsC.class D.team49. A.imagined B. hatedC. avoided D.missed50.A.if B. orC. but D. as51. A. girls B. parentsC. coaches D.viewers52. A. dressedB. showed upC. made up D. planned53. A. slightlyB. hardly C
40、. basically D. completely54.A. seenB. knownC. heard D. read55.A.stylesB.trainingC.game D.rules56. A. evenB. stillC. seldom D. again57. A. confused B. struckC. reminded D. warned58. A. touching B. thinkingC. encouraging D. learning59. A. ExperienceB. Independence C. Curiosity D. Interest60.A.harmful
41、to B.mixed withC. different from D. applied to2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语第II卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The adobe dwellings(土坯房） 61 (build) by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest are admired by even 62 most modern of ar
42、chitects and engineers. In addition to their simple beauty, what makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their 63 (able) to “air condition”a house without 64 （use）electric equipment.Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat_65_（slow）during cool nights，thus w
43、arning the house. When a new day breaks, the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough _66 _ (cool) the house during the hot day； _67_ the same time, they warm up again for the night This cycle _68 _ (go) day after day: The walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and
44、thus always a timely offset（抵消）for the outside temperatures. As _69_(nature) architects, the Pueblo Indians figured out exactly_70_thick the adobe walls needed to be to make the cycle work on most days.四、改错 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最
45、多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 One day,little Tony went to a shopping center with his parent.It was very crowded.Tony saw a toy on a shop window.He liked it so very much that he quickly walked into the sh
46、op.After looks at the toy for some time,he turned around and found where his parents were missing.Tony was scared and begun to cry.A woman saw him crying and telling him to wait outside a shop.Five minutes later.Tony saw parents.Mom said,”How nice to see you again!Dad and I were terrible worried.”Tony promised her that this would never happen again.第二节书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，计划和同学去敬老院（nursing home）陪老人们过重阳节（the Double Ninth Festival）。请给外教露西写封邮件，邀她一同前往，内容包括： 1.出发及返回时间； 2.活动：包饺子、表演节目等。
